@emerald788
Irish expat in Colombia
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Irish
Lives in Pereira, Risaralda
Registration: 23 January 2021
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alternatives to Western Union for collecting cash? by emerald788
Hi, I need to send myself some money from a bank account overseas, but heard that Western Union fees/exchange rates are exorbitant. What's a good alternative? I'm in the Coffee Zone.
The ultimate answer is Bitcoin.International and no tie to your personal details if you set it up right. Read More
alternatives to Western Union for collecting cash? by emerald788
Hi, I need to send myself some money from a bank account overseas, but heard that Western Union fees/exchange rates are exorbitant. What's a good alternative? I'm in the Coffee Zone.
@rf2023 I agree, I once nearly lost all my Revolut money because they don't have a Web interface. Also, even when a fintech has a web interface they want you to validate login with your phone. It's really annoying. Your bank account and your phone ... Read More
alternatives to Western Union for collecting cash? by emerald788
Hi, I need to send myself some money from a bank account overseas, but heard that Western Union fees/exchange rates are exorbitant. What's a good alternative? I'm in the Coffee Zone.
By the way, I was just looking at Global66 and they require a cedula for signup from Colombia.Do all cash pickups require a cedula? Read More
alternatives to Western Union for collecting cash? by emerald788
Hi, I need to send myself some money from a bank account overseas, but heard that Western Union fees/exchange rates are exorbitant. What's a good alternative? I'm in the Coffee Zone.
You know the way in the US, if you pay for groceries with a card, you can get cash back?Is there any store in Colombia where that works? Read More
alternatives to Western Union for collecting cash? by emerald788
Hi, I need to send myself some money from a bank account overseas, but heard that Western Union fees/exchange rates are exorbitant. What's a good alternative? I'm in the Coffee Zone.
The amount of money you can pick up with Remitly at exito and other places is pidly-like 750 mil COP max.Never tried the actual pick up at exito, etc. myself-only at banks, and they give you a hassle -@nico peligroCheck out: ... Read More
alternatives to Western Union for collecting cash? by emerald788
Hi, I need to send myself some money from a bank account overseas, but heard that Western Union fees/exchange rates are exorbitant. What's a good alternative? I'm in the Coffee Zone.
For cash pickup (I have done this only once in my adult life):USA Bank Account 👉 Remitly 👉 Cash pickup ($$ fees, available within minutes)Thanks for the advice!Where did you pick up, Exito? Was 750k the max, like @nico peligro ... Read More
alternatives to Western Union for collecting cash? by emerald788
Hi, I need to send myself some money from a bank account overseas, but heard that Western Union fees/exchange rates are exorbitant. What's a good alternative? I'm in the Coffee Zone.
I mean, what if you don't have a Colombian bank account and want to pick up cash. Read More
alternatives to Western Union for collecting cash?
Hi, I need to send myself some money from a bank account overseas, but heard that Western Union fees/exchange rates are exorbitant. What's a good alternative? I'm in the Coffee Zone. Read More
Receiving SMS's sent from abroad? by emerald788
Hi, I have a Movistar/Tigo SIM card and I noticed I cannot receive SMS's sent from overseas. I sometimes need to get verification SMS's, etc. Does anybody know if there is a trick to getting SMS's like this? Maybe a SIM with another network like ...
@ChineduOpara I have a dual SIM with my Tigo selected, but cannot receive SMS's from abroad to either SIM number. Are you sure it works with Tigo, or just Claro? Read More
Receiving SMS's sent from abroad?
Hi, I have a Movistar/Tigo SIM card and I noticed I cannot receive SMS's sent from overseas. I sometimes need to get verification SMS's, etc. Does anybody know if there is a trick to getting SMS's like this? Maybe a SIM with another network like ... Read More
Drink spiking experiences? by emerald788
Has anybody had problems in bars with their drinks being spiked, maybe by dishonest bartenders who want you to spend more or have other agendas?As I am relatively new to the DR, I wanted to get an idea from more experienced members of how common the ...
@Karin1 What if you don't want to buy a whole bottle and pour it? What is to stop local staff from messing with the alcohol content? Maybe they won't spike it. Maybe they will just make savings.They change prices all the time. For gringos ... Read More
Drink spiking experiences?
Has anybody had problems in bars with their drinks being spiked, maybe by dishonest bartenders who want you to spend more or have other agendas?As I am relatively new to the DR, I wanted to get an idea from more experienced members of how common the ... Read More
Renting in Puerto Plata
I'm in Puerto Plata now looking for an apartment to rent. Can anybody experienced with the area advise me on some good neighborhoods?Yesterday I had a look at a beach called Playa Dorada and a muddy settlement called El Pueblito. It seemed pretty ... Read More
accidental overstay, need advice by emerald788
I had an unexpected issue extending my tourist visa in Sal, and am now in the uncomfortable position of overstaying my visa. Has anyone else been in this awkward position? Were you fined when you left Sal? How do they compute the fine at the ...
Renewing your tourist visa is not so complicated. What was this "unexpected" issue? The unexpected issue was that the immigration officers in Espargos do not do their job. I don't know why they are even open. I repeat that the documents I had ... Read More
accidental overstay, need advice by emerald788
I had an unexpected issue extending my tourist visa in Sal, and am now in the uncomfortable position of overstaying my visa. Has anyone else been in this awkward position? Were you fined when you left Sal? How do they compute the fine at the ...
Thanks a lot adkins. I found it relatively easy to extend 3 months in Mindelo. I got complacent and thought it would just the same in Sal. But the Comando in Espargos is quite hostile. Even the guard at the door is hostile. As for the woman in ... Read More